Real Madrid’s daunting task to revive their season has just gotten even tougher as they succumb to yet another injury blow. In the aftermath of their disappointing 2-0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield, the Spanish giants were dealt a double whammy as Jude Bellingham and Brahim Diaz, both key midfielders, were revealed to have sustained minor injuries during the game. This added to the mounting woes of Carlo Ancelotti’s team, who were already reeling from a plethora of injuries, particularly in the midfield department.
Bellingham, who played the entire 90 minutes of the match, has had previous stints on the sidelines this season, missing six games due to injury. He has made a total of 15 appearances for Real Madrid this season, showcasing his importance to the team. On the other hand, Brahim Diaz has been plagued by a hamstring issue that has kept him out of action for eight games, subsequently making a mere 11 appearances across all competitions.
The injuries to Bellingham and Diaz are the latest in a long line of setbacks for Real Madrid. The team’s already depleted squad is missing the likes of Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo, Aurelien Tchouameni, Dani Carvajal, David Alaba, Eder Militao, and youngster Joan Martinez, leaving Ancelotti with limited options to turn around the team’s fortunes.
Real Madrid’s Champions League campaign is hanging precariously in the balance, with just six points from their opening five games leaving them in a lowly 24th place in the competition. Their remaining three group stage matches against Atalanta, RB Salzburg, and Brest will be crucial, as a turnaround is desperately needed to salvage their season.
The defeat to Liverpool was a particularly dispiriting affair for Real Madrid, with star forward Kylian Mbappe missing a penalty and the team struggling to find any cohesion throughout the match. Meanwhile, Arne Slot’s Liverpool side consolidated their position atop the standings, leaving Real Madrid in a precarious position.
As Real Madrid look to regroup and recharge for the remainder of the season, they will be without Bellingham and Diaz for the foreseeable future, compounding their already significant injury problems. With the Champions League tournament reaching its climax, the Spanish giants will need to dig deep and find a way to adapt to their injury crisis if they hope to salvage their season and make a push for European glory.
